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Young Nats Apologise To Oz On Behalf Of
All NZ

- It is my sad duty to offer the sincerest
apologies of the New Zealand Young Nationals for our
Country's disgraceful lack of commitment to regional
security. See... An Open Letter Of Apology To John Howard [1]

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Health Minister Annette King will chair the meeting of
Commonwealth Health Ministers in Geneva on Sunday prior to
World Health Assembly meetings on Monday, Tuesday and
Wednesday next week. See... Annette King To Chair Meeting In Geneva [1]

- Green
Transport Spokesperson and former Wellington City Councillor
Sue Kedgley today welcomed the release of an independent
review of the proposed inner-city 'bypass' and called on the
Government to put the $25 million cost of this project into
public transport improvements instead. See... Transit Must Reconsider 'Bypass' After Review [1]

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Health Minister Annette King today released the first
briefing report from the Ministry of Health showing early
progress in implementing the recommendations of the Gisborne
Cervical Screening Inquiry Report. See... Gisborne Cervical Screening Recommendions [1]

- New
Zealand First Leader Rt Hon Winston Peters, today applauded
the efforts of entertainer Gary McCormick for standing up to
the Wellington Towing Company which removed and impounded
his car recently, following an unfortunate mechanical
breakdown on a busy Wellington thoroughfare. See... Towing Companies To Become A Target For Attention [1]

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